Powell, Israel Wood

POWELL, Israel Wood, doctor, public servant (b 27 Apr 1836, Port Colborne, ON; d 25 Feb 1915, Victoria). He graduated in medicine from McGill Univ in 1860, then moved to VANCOUVER ISLAND two years later and opened a medical office in VICTORIA. An elected member of the colonial legislature from 1863 to 1866 (see COLONIAL GOVERNMENT), he supported union of the colonies and CONFEDERATION with Canada. He was also an active mason, serving as provincial grand master from 1867 to 1875. He declined the...

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